Africa (WHO regions) vs Nigeria: Deaths aged 20 to 24

Africa (WHO regions)
242,744
in 2024
Nigeria
38,113
in 2024
Africa (WHO regions) rank
6th
Nigeria rank
3rd

Deaths aged 20 to 24 over time

  • Africa (WHO regions)
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Africa (WHO regions) currently reports 242,744 against 38,113 in Nigeria, a difference of 204,631.

That makes Africa (WHO regions)'s figure about 6.4 times Nigeria's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Africa (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.

Africa (WHO regions) ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 68 groups.

Africa (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa (WHO regions) Nigeria Difference Ahead
1990s 251,620 35,363 216,257 Africa (WHO regions)
2000s 248,620 38,112 210,508 Africa (WHO regions)
2010s 229,906 36,363 193,543 Africa (WHO regions)
2020s 244,871 37,150 207,720 Africa (WHO regions)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher deaths aged 20 to 24, Africa (WHO regions) or Nigeria?
Africa (WHO regions), at 242,744 against 38,113 in Nigeria as of 2024.
What is the difference in deaths aged 20 to 24 between Africa (WHO regions) and Nigeria?
204,631, with Africa (WHO regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Nigeria?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Africa (WHO regions) and Nigeria rank globally for deaths aged 20 to 24?
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 68 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Deaths aged 20 to 24. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Deaths aged 20 to 24
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
269 places, 9,415 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed